Fordell Community Pool

03/06/2026

We've been so blessed with all the support our community have shown for our pool and we are very excited to announce yet another amazing donation. A HUGE thank you to Will Kellick who grew up swimming in our community pool and is 100% supportive of getting it up and running again with his generous offer to contribute $500 from every sale from now until Christmas believing that community pools mean everything within a small rural community, they are the place where vital water skills are learnt and classic summer memories are made. If you're thinking of selling or just curious about your property’s value, don't hesitate to get in touch with Will. A local doing right by his community.

11/05/2026

💙 A Huge Thank You to Our Supporters 💙

The Fordell Community Pool Committee would like to sincerely acknowledge and thank the generous individuals and businesses who have supported our fundraising efforts over the past year

Your kindness, donations, and support have helped us move closer to our goal of improving this much-loved facility for our local families.

🌟 With heartfelt thanks to:
• Matthews Roses
• Wanganui Garden Centre
• Johnny Allen - donation
• Charlie Duncan (Otiwhiti Station) - proceeds from the sale of a cattle beast
• Janet Wakeling - book sales from Janet’s stall on Budge Street
• Cath & Mike Cranstone – Crutching event fundraiser
• Carla McKinnon (House of Travel Whanganui) - Queenstown raffle support
• Sally Duxfield (Arete Retreat) - weekend retreat donation
• Amina Holloway (Thermomix) - fundraiser support
Our Ladies Day Out sponsors; The Bournes Arizto Real Estate, CACI Whanganui, Elizabeth Palmer Skincare & The Luna Foundation.

And to all of our volunteers and everyone working behind the scenes - we truly appreciate your time, energy, and support.

Thank you for helping our community and supporting the future of the Fordell Pool.

We truly couldn’t do it without you. 💙

03/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in our Thermomix®️ raffle in support of the Fordell Community Pool 💙

Your support truly makes a difference and helps keep such a special community space thriving for everyone to enjoy.

A massive congratulations to Stephanie Whiteman on winning! ✨ It was an absolute pleasure getting you all set up with your brand new TM7 this morning — such an exciting moment!

Grateful for this amazing community and the support you continue to show 🙌

Adventures of Thelma - Amina Ahmad: Thermomix Consultant

23/04/2026

20/04/2026

We have a winner! Congratulations to Stephanie. Thank you to everyone who brought a ticket and supported the pool, we truly appreciate it. A HUGE thank you to Amina for your generosity and hard work putting this raffle together for our community! You are amazing!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BCrCLfB6K/

Be sure to follow Amina on Facebook for everything Thermomix, it truly is an amazing appliance.
https://www.facebook.com/AminaHollowayThermomixConsultant

18/04/2026

Last day to grab a Thermomix raffle ticket folks. This will be drawn on Monday. Good luck!!

https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/18741?fbclid=IwdGRjcARPs2hjbGNrBE-zY2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhqzh35DNwxcFydIrXQ0ZatqcZJmKKc1S1QFrO3UCsfLHlmGvjDEZGLEqf9c_aem_oDRc-ZdStU5SS5IyhVi0Hg

12/04/2026

Deadline on the Theramix raffle was extended until the 18th April

LAST WEEK to grab a ticket

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18F4jdqQ4p/

08/04/2026

We invite all members of the community to attend our 2026 Annual General Meeting.

This is an opportunity to reflect on the year that has been, share updates, and discuss our plans and priorities moving forward.

In accordance with our Deed of Trust, all Society members will step down from their current roles at the AGM, giving others the opportunity to step forward. The Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary roles, Trustees, and Advisory Members will then be appointed through the voting process.

If you would like to put yourself forward, or nominate someone to join the Society, please email for more details to: [email protected]

14/03/2026

With many back to back fundraisers it can be hard going we know but we've been given yet another great opportunity with this Thermamix raffle, we'd love it if you can help us get the word out there via your networks and get these tickets sold. All funds go towards the upgrade of our community pool, which will benefit us all. Thank you in advance, we really appreciate our community!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18HzTkKB7R/

23/02/2026

What a fantastic day Saturday was. The Bournes Ladies Day Out was really quite epic in many ways. Thank you to everyone who supported the event in various ways, we truly hope you enjoyed the good vibes throughout the day.

For those who missed it, there is still time to grab yourself a chance to win the Arete retreat worth $3900!

For more details and your chance to win follow the try booking link - Good luck everyone!!

Arete weekend Retreat - 2 days, 1 night for 4 people An amazing prize package worth $3910.00!! Support a great cause and win a memorable weekend...